International Literacy Day, Journalists’ Solidarity Day and Physiotherapy Day are the most interesting events on September 7 at Athletistic.
In the Gregorian calendar, September 8 is the 251st day of 2023. There are 114 days left in the year.
What holidays is September 8 in Ukraine and in the world?
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International Literacy Day
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International Day of Solidarity for Journalists
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World Physiotherapy Day
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Day of Forgiveness
What happened on September 8
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1636 – Harvard University is founded, one of the leading universities in the United States.
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1801 – the Kazan Cathedral was founded in St. Petersburg.
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1941 – the siege of Leningrad begins during the Great Patriotic War.
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1993 – UNESCO’s World Organization of Cultural Heritage Cities was created. Celebrated as Solidarity Day for World Cultural Heritage Cities.
Who was born on September 8
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1157 – English king (1189 – 1199), crusader Richard I the Lionheart.
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1841 – Czech composer Antonin Dvorak.
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1928 – Ukrainian writer Vasily Sologub.
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1931 – Ukrainian artist Alexander Ivakhnenko.
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1947 – Ukrainian opera singer Nikolai Shopsha.
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1953 – opera singer, People’s Artist of Ukraine Lydia Zabelyastaya.
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1963 – film director, screenwriter, producer Vadim Perelman.
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1970 – American singer and songwriter, Ukrainian by nationality, Niko Case.
City and church holidays on September 8
On this day, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the martyrs – young spouses Adrian and Natalia.
Traditions and rituals
The holiday is named fescue for the harvest of oats. The first bundle is always placed in the house under the icons.
According to the tradition of this day, pancakes and oatmeal jelly are placed on the table – a treat for Saints Adrian and Natalia.
It’s also time to pick rowan and viburnum berries.
What not to do today
- Conduct interviews.
- Leave the table empty.
- Fighting and slander.
- Eat too much.
- Make impulse purchases and buy the unnecessary.
Signs
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If the birch and oak leaves do not fall, then the winter will be harsh.
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Thunder rumbles – to a warm autumn.
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If there are many honey mushrooms in the forest, then do not expect an Indian summer.
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If there are scattered clouds in the sky, it will be cool and clear.
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If the morning is cold, the winter will be cold and early.
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A lot of rowan – to fast cold weather.
Who has a birthday today?
Name days on September 8 are celebrated by: Roman, Peter, Egor, Dmitry, Georgy, Victor, Adrian, Natalya and Maria.
Source: korrespondent
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